To avoid ambiguity, I said that this comment was part of a test on the material provided free by Anker. My opinion is only my opinion and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
This excellent support will certainly durable and resistant thanks to its sturdy aluminum body. I would say it might have deserved to be a little lighter.
Perfectly stable it has no problems horizontally or vertically tablet, or "phablet". Little trick to deploy the back foot: Press down the left button of the circular portion of the support. Needless to force;)
I found it ideal for working comfortably, with a Bluetooth keyboard on my tablet Galaxy Note 8 (I also tested with my iPad and my Galaxy Note 2 and it's perfect) while traveling by plane (departure holidays in Marrakech: D). As for those who prefer to use their travel time to watch a movie they can do it in optimal conditions of comfort given the many opportunities offered inclinations.
In short: this support is much more comfortable and much more stable, to watch a movie or work, the protective cases that all users have tablets or "phablets". Well worth a few grams more in the bag.
Personally, I will take it systematically on each trip.
Negative point: instruction in English and German. Having given the simplicity of the device not anguish. But the principle ... "